What a grey wet Monday it is in Toronto today. Blah! I've got my full spectrum light a blaze in the studio. Now all I need is some endorphins to shake the winter blahs.
My most recent iVillage Column is THE HAPPINESS WORKOUT.
I've picked some moves for the gym and also, some simple things to do right at your desk if you have golden handcuffs keeping you stuck in your chair.
Enjoy and take charge of your own happiness! Our bodies can bring us much joy and feelings of vitality when we move!
Monday, January 23, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
The truth behind Blue Monday- has it already happened or not?
Blue Monday is a name given to what some experts postulate is the most depressing day of the year. Cliff Arnall, at the time a tutor at the Centre for Lifelong Learning which is associated with Cardiff University, came up with a formula for calculating the bluest day of the year based on a number of variables including weather, debt, time since Christmas, time since failing our new year’s resolutions, low motivational levels and the feeling of a need to take action.
Apparently, Arnalls created a press release that was delivered to a number of academics by public relations agency, Porter Novelli, who offered them money to put their names to it.
Needless to say, there’s much controversy about the whole existence of Blue Monday. But who cares! January does suck and everyone needs to do things to pick up their mood this time of year. Why not pick a specific day to support each other in doing something to increase our level of happiness and by default, everyone’s around us.
So I missed the boat a bit on what I coin my happiness workout! I read different sources which said it was January 23rd this year but, alas, the masses seem to assert that Blue Monday is the 3rd Monday in January which seems to negate the need for the formula above. I like to call this, "Science through press release". Something is fact because it was in a press release and, let's face it, the press can be insanely lazy due to 'pressing' deadlines.
Even the Toronto Star is confused about what is actually Blue Monday. Check out today's article from the Star. Here's an excerpt.
It was supposed to be the Monday of all Mondays, when you’re more than justified for having a serious case of … the Mondays. And it was supposed to be long over.
Except that no one seems able to agree on the exact date of Blue Monday, the day considered the most depressing day of the year. Was it yesterday, the third Monday of January, which is the most often-sited date? Or is it Jan. 23, the Monday in the last full week of January? Or could it have happened as far back as Jan. 1, which is the shortest day of the month?
Stay posted for my simple happiness workout in my next iVillage Column! We can choose behaviours that will improve our level of happiness!!!!
Here's the New Order song Blue Monday to help us all celebrate, tongue in cheek ;)
Apparently, Arnalls created a press release that was delivered to a number of academics by public relations agency, Porter Novelli, who offered them money to put their names to it.
Needless to say, there’s much controversy about the whole existence of Blue Monday. But who cares! January does suck and everyone needs to do things to pick up their mood this time of year. Why not pick a specific day to support each other in doing something to increase our level of happiness and by default, everyone’s around us.
So I missed the boat a bit on what I coin my happiness workout! I read different sources which said it was January 23rd this year but, alas, the masses seem to assert that Blue Monday is the 3rd Monday in January which seems to negate the need for the formula above. I like to call this, "Science through press release". Something is fact because it was in a press release and, let's face it, the press can be insanely lazy due to 'pressing' deadlines.
Even the Toronto Star is confused about what is actually Blue Monday. Check out today's article from the Star. Here's an excerpt.
It was supposed to be the Monday of all Mondays, when you’re more than justified for having a serious case of … the Mondays. And it was supposed to be long over.
Except that no one seems able to agree on the exact date of Blue Monday, the day considered the most depressing day of the year. Was it yesterday, the third Monday of January, which is the most often-sited date? Or is it Jan. 23, the Monday in the last full week of January? Or could it have happened as far back as Jan. 1, which is the shortest day of the month?
Stay posted for my simple happiness workout in my next iVillage Column! We can choose behaviours that will improve our level of happiness!!!!
Here's the New Order song Blue Monday to help us all celebrate, tongue in cheek ;)
Monday, January 16, 2012
23 1/2 hours and the SINGLE best thing you can do to combat depression
My most recent iVillage Column is an interview with the extraordinary Dr. Katherine Rouleau. I don't want people to take my word for it...that exercise is an essential element in the treatment of depression so I got to medical professional to back me up.
What I love about Dr. Rouleau is that she stays on top of medical research. She is so deeply committed to helping people.
To read the full column, click here.
But before I go, Dr. Rouleau suggested you all check out this video, 23 1/2 hours, THE SINGLE BEST THING YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR HEALTH. If this won't convince you to get off your butt for 30 minutes a day, I don't know what will.
What I love about Dr. Rouleau is that she stays on top of medical research. She is so deeply committed to helping people.
To read the full column, click here.
But before I go, Dr. Rouleau suggested you all check out this video, 23 1/2 hours, THE SINGLE BEST THING YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR HEALTH. If this won't convince you to get off your butt for 30 minutes a day, I don't know what will.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
9 tips for working out as a couple (without wanting to kill each other in the process)
My most recent iVillage Column should really be credited to the 7 wonderful contributors who shared their experience working out with a mate. They are Amanda Thebe, Sarah Robichaud, Sarah Currie, Cassandra Bach, Jackie Thompson, Rebecca Nixon and my bro James Clapp.
So go check out the full article.
But before you leave my blog, a few words of wisdom...
If your sex life sucks, it's often a function of how we are feeling about ourselves. I do believe one of the critical elements in keeping a relationship alive and healthy is in keeping our MOJO intact. If we feel like crap about our bodies and unhealthy and lethargic, what do we have to give to a partner. While working out with your mate might not be for you, if you really want your relationship to last and be nurturing, it's all about keeping yourself feeling good about you. Mark my words. I'm no spring chicken. And when I say feeling good about you, I mean more than having a nice ass. We need to feel proud of who we are holistically. Over and out.
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